TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[johnnysins]

Anyone else waiting to hear back from W&C post-VI?

 

[c.t.tc]

Any more Simmons ACs this week?

 

[johnsmith]

Those are pretty good scores!! Would you mind sharing what their 2:1 rule is, and where you noticed it please?

That’s strange because I emailed grad rec and they confirmed they only require an overall 2:1. That said, their grad rec is known to be a bit sloppy, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s been some sort of miscommunication.

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“Our academic requirements are a minimum AAB at A-level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree (obtained or predicted). Applicants should demonstrate consistent grades across all modules of their degree. For example, candidates with a minimum 2:1 overall but low marks in multiple individual modules (e.g., below 60%) will not be considered for a vacation scheme.”

Vacation Schemes

ukrecruiting.weil.com

I wonder with the scores whether it’s possible to score high in every category?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Been offered a winter vacation scheme 🎉

 

[Harvey Specter]

“Our academic requirements are a minimum AAB at A-level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree (obtained or predicted). Applicants should demonstrate consistent grades across all modules of their degree. For example, candidates with a minimum 2:1 overall but low marks in multiple individual modules (e.g., below 60%) will not be considered for a vacation scheme.”

Vacation Schemes

ukrecruiting.weil.com

I wonder with the scores whether it’s possible to score high in every category?

They still consider mitigating circumstances and use the rare contextual recruitment tool, so they might be flexible with their requirements if there are reasons for lower than expected results.

Seems like they have recently introduced this as a requirement. They received 210+ applications for their open day for 30 places. I got in despite having multiple 2:2 modules (with mc).

They said during the open day they only look for a 2:1 overall and not in each module. Guess they needed a way to filter the numbers in light of the change in their application process.​

 

[vweewcvew]

For DLA Piper's first question - Describe a specific personal experience that shaped your motivation to pursue a legal career. How has this influenced your career ambitions? - does this need to be one specific event? I've never had a lightbulb moment where I thought this makes me want to be a lawyer but it's more something that's come over time. I travelled for a long time after uni and a lot of my ambitions have come from these experiences but I worry this doesn't answer the question but I can't really see how else I would go about it.

Grateful for any insight/inspiration 😊

I am not sure on this given the 200 word count. I was also wondering whether you have to relate this to DLA?

 

[Bread]

I wonder with the scores whether it’s possible to score high in every category?

The one time I felt like I scored highly in amberjack I got 9/6/7/9, but there was a VI component so I’m not too optimistic

 

[pfoapplicant]

Hi guys - does anyone have any experience of the Pinsent Masons blended assessment? I would be incredibly grateful for any feedback you could provide!

 

[emily3827]

is the Weil vi timed prep?

 

[johnsmith]

is the Weil vi timed prep?

Yes - 2 mins

 

[Dannie]

Any insight on Weil VI?

 

[Trophy]

is the Weil vi timed prep?

Yes - 2 mins

Any insight on Weil VI?

Hello, well done!!

When did you all apply to Weil? I’ve not heard since applying.

 

[Amgrad]

Hi,

For open Day application at law firm with strong private wealth practice.

Is it safe to mention Russia on my essay? I know when I worked 3 years ago at the UN the sanction just started to be lifted.

I recently read in 2025 sources that countries where wealth offshores are mostly happening and where self made millionaire (not inheritance) are born. Russia is on top of both list, followed by China and the UK.

But I also saw competitors like BCLP and HSF Kramer got fined and shuttered their offices because of serving Russian clients and managing related transactions within that country. Surprisingly I heard rumours that Unilever still operate in Russia this day?

I just wondering whether the ban has been loosened or getting tighter instead. If so, then I must remove and just mention the next on the list like Indonesia and Turkiye. These countries are also part of emerging markets, geopolitically neutral and where exactly this law firm has offices.

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Hello, well done!!

When did you all apply to Weil? I’ve not heard since applying.

RT applied on Oct 12 and haven't heard back. Likely a PFO atp.

 

[Maddy]

Anyone who did W&C VI on Sunday, did you receive any AC invite?

 

[GiveMeTC2026]

FF stage 1 test invite dunno if this is automatic or a win🤔

 

[plshireme]

I am not sure on this given the 200 word count. I was also wondering whether you have to relate this to DLA?

Yeah I will try and link it back somehow.

 

[aliiiisonxooox]

Dentons third round VI. It’s my first VI ever.
sitting. The interview consists of 5 questions, which you will need to record your own answers to in a two-minute time frame.

Does that mean we have 2 min for one question or 24 seconds for each q?

And does everyone have any tips? Much appreciated!!! 🥰🙏🏼

 

[chiichii]

Had to give up my place for a competitive open day due to work commitment..does anyone know how to deal with this kind of thing? It's also a firm that I'm genuinely interested in 😔

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Yes - 2 mins

is there just one question?